What can Christians learn from Wilberforce and abolition history?
Wilberforce modeled patient, principled persistence against entrenched evil. He paired legislative labor with mercy to the oppressed and unwavering conviction rooted in the gospel. Christians today should imitate his refusal to compromise, his coalition-building, and his confidence that Christ’s kingdom advances through truth and love.
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